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Can Soy Milk Lower Libido?

Posting Date: 12/06/2004

Q. When I was younger I would drink gallons of orange juice without any problems. Now I'm in my 50's and I can't drink OJ or anything else with a lot of acid without getting mouth ulcers, cracked lips, and heartburn. Is there any thing I could do to enjoy these citrus drinks and food?

A. Prelief might solve your problem. It is a dietary supplement containing calcium glycerophosphate. It neutralizes acid from foods like orange juice, coffee or tomato sauce. This product may be taken as tablets or mixed into food as a powder. For more information on Prelief and where to find it, you can call (800) 994-4711 or check the Web site: www.prelief.com.

Q. I have seen some ads on Rogaine for Women. Does this treatment really help?

Once you start using Rogaine, do you have to keep it up? What happens if you stop?

A. Although Rogaine (minoxidil) was originally developed for male pattern baldness, it can be quite effective for women with thinning hair. Once you stop applying the solution to your scalp, however, the effects of the drug will wear off and your hair will begin to thin once again.

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